Held on Wednesday 13 November at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh, the event celebrates innovation and leadership in sustainability across the education sector.

NTU won the Money for Good category with its groundbreaking Net Zero Carbon Supplier Tool and received Highly Commended recognition in the Research with Impact category for pioneering work on sustainable poultry feed.

The Net Zero Carbon Supplier Tool, developed in collaboration with NETpositive Futures, is revolutionising how universities address carbon emissions in their supply chains. As part of NTU's ambitious goal to achieve net zero carbon across all three emission scopes by 2040, this tool helps universities and suppliers build more sustainable supply chains.

The innovative online platform simplifies the collection of supply chain emissions data while supporting suppliers in reducing their own carbon footprints. Its collaborative nature has already engaged over 100 procurement and sustainability professionals from 32 universities, driving significant impact across the sector.

Judges commended the initiative as "a shining example of money for good," highlighting its financial, educational, and environmental benefits. They praised colleagues' collaborative approach and the project's clear positive impact on external stakeholders, particularly small suppliers.

Professor Edward Peck, Vice-Chancellor said: "We are proud of our colleagues' dedication in developing a solution for the sector that tackles one of the largest and most difficult sources of carbon emissions and delighted to be recognised for this significant achievement. Helping universities' diverse supply chains to deliver their net zero targets exemplifies our commitment to Embracing Sustainability, one of our six key ambitions at NTU".

NTU's research into sustainable poultry feed earned well-deserved recognition in the Research with Impact category. This research, led by Emily Burton, Professor in Sustainable Food Production, and her team, addresses the global challenge of reducing the environmental impact of animal feed.

The team developed a process to extract ultra-high protein feed material from bioethanol waste, which can replace soya in animal feed. This material has a fraction of the global warming potential of traditional soya protein and is already making a difference. Working with Green Plains Inc., NTU has refined this material for use by the largest poultry producer in the UK, significantly reducing the carbon footprint of chicken meat production.

NTU's commitment to sustainability was further showcased through several other projects that reached the finals:

Each project reflects NTU's innovative approach to sustainability and dedication to creating a positive impact on society and the environment.